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Transport for the North welcomes positive news on Rest Day Working

The train drivers’ union ASLEF has agreed to restore Rest Day Working on TransPennine Express (TPE ...
Thursday 15th June 2023
Rail, Response

TransPennine Express moving into government control is a chance to enhance performance levels for passengers

In response to today’s (11 May) decision by the Secretary of State for Transport to bring TransPennine Express into government control under the auspices of the Operator of Last Resort ...
Thursday 11th May 2023
Rail

‘The current situation on the North’s rail network is unacceptable’ – Transport for the North Chair

Transport for the North calls on government to allow the North’s rail network operators to negotiate on rest day working ...
Friday 28th October 2022
Rail

North of England led return to rail in 2021

The latest figures on rail use obtained by Transport for the North show that, despite infrastructure constraints and reduced levels of service, the North of England has consistently led the return to rail ...
Monday 27th December 2021
Rail

North well-positioned for a return to rail

Leaders from local authorities across the North met this week to discuss what needs to be done to re-start passenger traffic on the region’s railways. Members of Transport for the ...
Friday 26th March 2021
Rail

Covid ‘reset’ for rail services in the North

Mayors, Council Leaders and senior representatives from across the North’s local authorities will be told on Wednesday that there is an opportunity to build on ‘reset’ train services in ...
Monday 19th October 2020
Rail, Response

Transport for the North remains ‘committed to putting passengers at the heart of rail reform’

With the Government today announcing the end of rail franchises as it moves towards a more concessionary-based model, Transport for the North (TfN) has confirmed it remains “committed to putting passengers ...
Monday 21st September 2020
Rail

‘Clear communication is key to managing rail challenges’ say Northern leaders

Crystal clear communications with rail passengers and staff will be the single most important factor in keeping people safe as we move into the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, Northern leaders ...
Wednesday 13th May 2020
Rail

TransPennine Express given ‘public target’ for performance recovery

Rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has been set a ‘public target’ for its performance recovery. The move, agreed by leaders across the North in January, follows a period late last year when the ...
Thursday 13th February 2020
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